GP Traffic Wardens constitutional standing to be finalised 'soon'
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said on Wednesday the provincial government is about to finalise the constitutional standing of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens.
Lesufi introduced the wardens in 2023 as a force multiplier for police in crime prevention efforts in the province.
In December of that year, Justice Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed that the wardens, dubbed AmaPanyaza after the Premier, have the same legal status as provincial traffic officers.
Lesufi said that, to date, 8 000 wardens have been recruited to help fight crime.
The Premier delivered R 2.3 billion budget for the 2025/26 financial year for the Community Safety Department in the Legislature.
"More than 8 000 Gauteng Traffic Wardens have been recruited as force multipliers since their establishment in 2023 to enhance crime-fighting efforts and police visibility in communities,"
"We have met with the Police Department, Justice and Constitutional Departments, and Road Traffic management Corporation (RTMC) to finally finalise the constitutional standing of the Gauteng Traffic Wardens."
Lesufi also announced the newly launched unit to tackle taxi violence in the Province in partnership with the Department of Roads and Transport.
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